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ISBN:9781402219931 (electronic bk)

ISBN:9781402233753 (electronic bk)

Physical Description:1 online resource

Edition:1.

Date Published:2008.

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Now a New York Times Bestseller!"The incredible story of a family with an autistic son, Dale, who conquers his disability thanks to the special bond he forms with Henry, a golden retriever puppy...This is a fascinating and inspiring real-life account." –Woman & HomeA Friend Like Henry, the remarkable true story of an autistic boy and the dog that unlocked his worldWhen Jamie and Nuala Gardner chose a puppy for their son, Dale, they weren't an ordinary family choosing an ordinary pet. Dale's autism was so severe that the smallest deviation from his routine could provoke a terrifying tantrum. Family life was almost destroyed by his condition, and his parents spent most of their waking hours trying to break into their son's autistic world and give him the help he so desperately needed.